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Quick · 1259 recipes

20-Minute Meals

Fast, real meals on the table in 20 minutes or less. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Classic AffogatoEasy
Dessert

Classic Affogato

Vanilla ice cream drowned in hot espresso

120 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
classicno-bakequickitalian
Classic Icebox CakeEasy
Dessert

Classic Icebox Cake

Layers of chocolate wafers and whipped cream that soften into one creamy dessert

382 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
no-bakeclassicmake-aheadchocolate
Buttercream FrostingEasy
Dessert

Buttercream Frosting

Classic, smooth American-style frosting for cakes and cupcakes

153 cal · 0g protein · 10 min
classicdairy
Classic MilkshakeEasy
Snack

Classic Milkshake

Creamy, cold, and endlessly customizable

556 cal · 15g protein · 5 min
classicno-cookquick
Chocolate GanacheEasy
Dessert

Chocolate Ganache

Silky chocolate glaze and filling

146 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
classicglossyprofessional-looking
Pastry CreamEasy
Dessert

Pastry Cream

Thick, silky vanilla custard for tarts and éclairs

115 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
classicvegetarianFrench
Classic ChafflesEasy
Breakfast

Classic Chaffles

Crispy waffle-shaped cheese and egg cakes

304 cal · 20g protein · 13 min
low-carbketogluten-freequick
Streusel ToppingEasy
Dessert

Streusel Topping

Buttery crumb topping for cakes, muffins, and pies

173 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
classicbakingtopping
Simple SyrupEasy
Snack

Simple Syrup

Crystal-clear sweetener for cocktails and desserts

55 cal · 0g protein · 5 min
classicvegetarianvegan
Royal IcingEasy
Dessert

Royal Icing

Stiff, glossy icing for decorating

49 cal · 0g protein · 5 min
classicdecorativeno-bake
Caramel SauceEasy
Dessert

Caramel Sauce

Rich, buttery, pourable caramel

224 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
classicrichindulgent
Whipped CreamEasy
Dessert

Whipped Cream

Light, fluffy, sweetened cream

106 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
classicno-bakesimple
Chocolate SauceEasy
Dessert

Chocolate Sauce

Rich, glossy, pourable hot fudge

260 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
classicvegetarianquick
Grilled PineappleEasy
Dessert

Grilled Pineapple

Caramelized rings with brown sugar and butter

242 cal · 1g protein · 20 min
classicfruitvegetarian
Smash BurgerEasy
Lunch

Smash Burger

Thin, crispy-edged patties with caramelized exterior and juicy center, pressed flat on the griddle

595 cal · 28g protein · 20 min
classicgriddlecomfort-food
Classic EggnogEasy
Dessert

Classic Eggnog

Creamy, spiced custard drink with rum and brandy

501 cal · 8g protein · 15 min
classicholidaydessert drink
Kimchi Fried RiceEasy
Lunch

Kimchi Fried Rice

Spicy fermented cabbage fried rice with egg

433 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
quickspicyKorean
TteokbokkiEasy
Snack

Tteokbokki

Spicy Korean rice cakes in gochujang sauce

715 cal · 23g protein · 17 min
spicyKoreanvegetarian-adaptable
Satay SauceEasy
Appetizer

Satay Sauce

Creamy peanut dipping sauce for grilled meat skewers

166 cal · 5g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-freeclassic
HorchataEasy
Breakfast

Horchata

Sweet rice and almond milk with cinnamon and vanilla

324 cal · 7g protein · 20 min
Mexicanvegetariandairy-free
Eton MessEasy
Dessert

Eton Mess

Whipped cream, meringue, and fresh strawberries

299 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
classicvegetarianno-bake
OnigiriEasy
Snack

Onigiri

Japanese rice balls with savory fillings

59 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
classicvegetarianportable
Miso Glazed SalmonEasy
Dinner

Miso Glazed Salmon

Sweet and savory Japanese-style glazed salmon fillet

315 cal · 36g protein · 20 min
Japanesegluten-freeelegantweeknight
Classic Croque MonsieurIntermediate
Lunch

Classic Croque Monsieur

Hot pressed ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel

744 cal · 36g protein · 20 min
classicFrenchcomfort-foodsandwich

Good to know

How long do these take?

All of them are quick: about 16 minutes for the middle of the set, and nothing here takes longer than roughly 20 minutes.

How many calories are in these?

Most land between 160 and 747 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.

Do these come with a grocery list?

Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.

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